Loneliness is part of the human experience. Many of us are familiar with feelings of loneliness and isolation and know that they can be hard to work through at times. Loneliness can stem from a lack of social connection, feeling
Honesty Builds Trust
Honesty is key to a healthy relationship! By being honest with one another, you and your loved one can build trust and deepen connection in your relationship.
Honesty, Sincerity, & Compassion
Healthy communication is an important part of relationships! When expressing your feelings with your partner, be honest, sincere, and compassionate. The way we speak to one another matters, and when we choose to use kind words and speak from a
Self-Care & Counseling
An important part of healing after experiencing rejection is practicing self-care. Be intentional about making time to take care of yourself mentally, physically, emotionally, and/or spiritually. Listen to your body and reflect on what you need to recharge and build
Adopt a Growth Mindset
After experiencing rejection, it can be challenging to maintain a positive perspective and put yourself out there again. The idea of being vulnerable and risking rejection again can be scary and daunting. However, it is important to try your best
Lean on Your Support System
An important part of healing from rejection involves leaning on your support system. By reaching out to people who you can depend on, you can feel connected, supported, and grounded. This is especially important, as rejection can often leave us
Build Up Your Self-Esteem
By Eleanor Beeslaar, HRI Graduate Assistant Because experiencing rejection can often hurt our self-esteem, it’s important to be intentional about building ourselves up and increasing our sense of self-worth. We encourage you to reflect on the things that you love
Challenge Self-Blame & Criticism
By Eleanor Beeslaar, HRI Graduate Assistant When we experience rejection, it is easy to fall into a pattern of self-blame and criticism. We may question whether we did something wrong or think that it was our fault that we were
Allow Yourself to Feel
By Eleanor Beeslaar, HRI Graduate Assistant An important part of healing from rejection is allowing yourself to feel and express the emotional pain that often goes hand in hand with rejection. Acknowledging your pain instead of holding it in and
2.12.19: UNCG Basketball Game
We are excited to partner with the UNC Greensboro Men’s Basketball team to offer an opportunity for individuals to connect with their loved ones during the week of Valentine’s Day, while supporting the Spartans against Western Carolina. Use the